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G28 UAE

1989 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,755 mi
Last recorded38,755 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa72,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 UAE
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general body corrosion and vehicle in poor condition

play in steering system

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front foor under wheel arch areas

general body condition poor and corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

general vehicle condition poor

repairs to both front inner wheel arch areas

steering box and drop arm damp

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

near side door mirror glass cracked

near side front inner wing corroded

near side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

off side front wing corroded

off side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

rear near side door corroded

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear doors rusty /slight rust front floors and front panel

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 38,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

heavy rust to rear doors /

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear doors rusty /oil leak

screen scratched

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,283 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisy /screen scratched

rear doors ruuty

How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?

Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
1,125
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Brake pipe excessively corroded 123
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
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G28 UAE is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Sherpa fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G28 UAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 37 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G28 UAE registered?

G28 UAE is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G28 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G28 UAE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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